Getting the most from this great hobby!
Working out which fingers to use on piano is a very necessary skill for pianists at all levels. Many of us rely predominantly on fingerings given in the music we buy. However, these don’t necessarily always work well – especially if you have smaller hands. Therefore, we need to understand the Art of Piano Fingering. I’m...
"The Art of Piano Fingering by Rami Bar Niv – Review"Continue reading
I first came across this book in the pages of Pianist Magazine (of which I’m a subscriber). The author, Alan Rusbridger, relates his story of tackling Chopin’s 1st Ballade in a year culminating in performing it to an audience. I bought the Kindle Edition from Amazon and read it during a Christmas Holiday in Bali. ...
"Review: Play It Again: An Amateur Against The Impossible"Continue reading